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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.95, 69,413.92 and 11,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.95, 69,413.92 and 11,215.60 is: 16,823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.95 : 69,413.92 = 11,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.95/69,413.92 = 11,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.95x = 69,413.92 × 11,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.95x = 778,519,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,519,013.12/46,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.41

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